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08 Aug
The Future of Smart Homes Is Functional Feature Integration
Smart home technology is making strides in making it easier for homes to adapt and quickly realise the benefits of home …
Read More...19 Jul
Why a connected home feels safer
One of the primary reasons consumers purchase smart home automation is to keep their families safe. Learn how connected …
Read More...07 Mar
What is machine learning and how does carbonTRACK deploy it in my home?
What is machine learning, and what role can it play in a home energy management system like carbonTRACK?
Read More...23 Jun
Beyond energy management: How carbonTRACK helps businesses optimise their performance
Whether you run a corner store or manage a retail chain with thousands of shops nation-wide, carbonTRACK can help you do…
Read More...23 Oct
How Smart Homes are becoming Interactive
As homes are getting smarter, so are the ways on how the home setup can interact, engage and look after the welfare of i…
Read More...16 Mar
carbonTRACK awarded commercialisation grant to launch its latest smart product that creates smart electricity grids
carbonTRACK has recently been awarded a commercialisation grant to bring the new Smart Meter to the Australian and inter…
Read More...07 Dec
7 ways carbonTRACK can help NSW homes about to lose their solar bonus.
On the 31 December 2016, the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme end. Make the transition as painless as possible. carbonTRACK can he…
Read More...24 Feb
5 ways carbonTRACK helps you make the most of your solar batteries
With rooftop solar already commonplace, batteries are the next frontier in home energy. But as long as home battery pric…
Read More...03 Apr
Time of use billing? 4 ways to save more money with carbonTRACK
Time of use (TOU) electricity billing is an arrangement in which homes pay more for grid electricity during times of day…
Read More...24 Nov
How carbonTRACK Can Save Homeowners Time and Money
In the modern household, time and money go hand in hand. Electricity will always be consumed, so inefficient use can lea…
Read More...15 Jun
carbonTRACK has received the Silver Award for Energy Efficiency in the 2017 Eco Logic Awards!
We're thrilled to have been the recipient of this award, and grateful that our work in energy is contributing to improvi…
Read More...03 Apr
When you should service your solar system – and how carbonTRACK can help
Rooftop solar PV systems don’t ordinarily require much servicing; once they’ve been installed, they will continue to ope…
Read More...02 May
How carbonTRACK, solar and batteries fit into your home
A look into how our CTO and founder Shavaj Kallamkote, combines carbonTRACK, solar and batteries in his home.
Read More...28 Jun
Why 2018 is proving to be an awesome year for solar
When it comes to solar, the future is looking pretty damn sunny.
Read More...18 Jul
Why one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to smart homes
Thinking about making your home a bit smarter? Here's why an agnostic approach is the best approach!
Read More...15 Nov
How many solar panels do I need for my home?
Household solar systems vary in their capacity and the number of solar panels that they use. So how many solar panels do…
Read More...24 Jan
How businesses can cut their energy costs with carbonTRACK
Sticking to your business budget is challenging, the costs quickly add up and at the end of the month/quarter, the last …
Read More...12 May
What’s a community microgrid? A quick guide
Community microgrids are a way for neighbourhoods, villages, towns and cities to meet their energy needs locally. Increa…
Read More...03 Aug
7 Cool Things You Can Do With the Internet of Things
The potential of the 'Internet of Things' is essentially limitless and will advance several industries in years to come.…
Read More...03 Jan
carbonTRACK gearing up for the The Solar Show Africa 2017
The Solar Show Africa 2017 | 28 - 29 March 2017 | Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa hosted by Terrapinn. carb…
Read More...07 Nov
Quick Ways to Transform Your House to a Smart Home this Spring
The concept of a smart home is redefining how we live. Here are some quick and easy ways you can make your home smarter.…
Read More...31 Oct
Smart Home Gadgets to Consider for 2018
Whether you’re just getting started or your a smart home expert, these smart appliances could soon make their way into y…
Read More...08 Aug
The Challenges of Security for IoT and Home Automation
Security is on the mind, as smart homes and automated living are quickly becoming more of a reality for homeowners.
Read More...27 May
How carbonTRACK can help your small business
Running a business can be a tough job, with expenses quickly stacking up.
Read More...28 Feb
Your guide to smart door locks
A smart door lock can enhance your household's safety to the next level, opening up a new world of secure possibilities.…
Read More...08 Dec
50 Facts About Solar Energy
Wrap your brain around every fun fact under the sun (no pun intended) about solar.
Read More...11 Apr
What is a home energy management system?
Home energy management systems (HEMS) are gaining popularity as small-scale solar power and battery storage become more …
Read More...09 Mar
The pros and cons of going off the grid
Taking your home off the grid with solar power & battery storage has never been more affordable or alluring than it is t…
Read More...23 Feb
10 Inspiring Eco-Friendly Homes
Are you always on the lookout for ideas to make your home a little more eco-friendly? Well inspiration is all around yo…
Read More...09 Feb
5 Smart Appliances to consider for your next upgrade
Technology is developing at a rapid pace - you can only wonder what modern home smart appliances will look like in 5, 10…
Read More...31 Oct
Energy spot market trading with carbonTRACK: Buy low, sell high (effortlessly)
Energy spot market trading is the next frontier in the home energy revolution. About one in ten Australian households ha…
Read More...09 Jul
iCarbon appointed as carbonTRACK's official Botswana in-country distributor
iCarbon will be supported closely by Overshadow, carbonTRACK’s Sub-Saharan distributor.
Read More...31 Jul
carbonTRACK's US partner naak announces strategic partnership with Indaspec Energy Services
naak utilises carbonTRACK technology to ready the US market for the rapid rise of energy storage and demand response pro…
Read More...16 Jan
6 tech breakthroughs from 2016 we love
Will 2017 be the year we fully embrace smart living? New devices are controlling our homes and life as we know it has ch…
Read More...15 Feb
Solar self-consumption: Use it or lose it
Solar-self consumption: What is it? Why should you care about it? And how can you maximise it?
Read More...01 Sep
How IoT is Changing Business Centres and Districts
The Internet of Things is allowing new levels of connectivity across businesses around the global.
Read More...04 May
What is ZigBee? (Everything you need to know)
ZigBee lets wireless technologies communicate with each other. Appliances and devices that have ZigBee built in help peo…
Read More...20 Mar
Is green architecture the way of the future?
From skyscrapers in France to Italian hotels, a new eco-friendly trend is taking the architectural world by storm.
Read More...03 Oct
Why now is the time to consider installing a Home Energy Management system?
Home energy management systems (HEMS) allow homeowners to record, measure and act on their billing in a ‘smart’ way.
Read More...28 Nov
carbonTRACK launches its LoRaWAN Platform
This year carbonTRACK is involved in the Massive Murray Paddle by helping to ensure that participants are kept safe b…
Read More...29 Nov
3 Holiday Home Dilemmas and how to solve them
For those with holiday homes, this is the best time of year to make the most of them.
Read More...04 Apr
How Voice Assisted Technology is Being Used
Voice assistant control is being welcomed into connected homes across the globe, as people are taking to purchasing voic…
Read More...19 Jan
What is passive solar design?
Passive solar design optimises energy from the sun, and redistributes it throughout the building by careful planning of …
Read More...21 Dec
How to save energy in the New Year
Need some ideas on resolutions to make your home or business more energy efficient?
Read More...21 Jul
Where is the Internet of Things having the greatest impact?
Internet technology has advanced to a platform where industries have utilised it as their backbone for effective collabo…
Read More...10 Jul
How to get your kids involved in saving energy
When it comes to setting sustainability habits, it’s important to start early. You’re never too young to learn about sav…
Read More...19 May
10 Ways To Automate Your Life
While the world of automation can seem like an overwhelming place, it's easy to simplify and make it work for you.
Read More...21 Apr
What is home automation?
Home automation is an integral component of any home energy management system. But what does it deliver?
Read More...23 Mar
Your Baby, Your Bill, and the Environment. What you can do.
In the spirit of preparation here are a few helpful tips you can put in place before the arrival of your baby, to save o…
Read More...24 Jan
Our city sky scrapers could generate their own power in the future
The concept of transparent solar cells transforming glass-clad skyscrapers into solar farms and turn smartphone screens …
Read More...12 Jan
How to live with less waste
What change are you going to make this year? How about, live with less waste? When you aim to create less waste, you liv…
Read More...01 Jun
carbonTRACK featured in Real Estate Gazette Series
carbonTRACK has been named one of the 'most promising and transformative technologies' in green business in a recent art…
Read More...19 Jun
carbonTRACK highlighted in Choice
Leading consumer advocacy platform Choice takes a look at how carbonTRACK benefits its users.
Read More...18 Jun
carbonTRACK announces Overshadow as its in country Sub- Saharan Africa distributor
carbonTRACK has installed its smart hubs across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya.
Read More...10 Jul
How to be Energy Smart
The Victorian government is currently giving $50 to those who use their comparison website, without any obligation to sw…
Read More...14 Jul
How solar panels actually work
The sun releases tiny packets of energy called photons, which travel the 93 million miles from the sun to Earth in about…
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